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We’ve Got Fall Covered Runway looks for everyone’s favorite fashion season
43 | Teens to Watch
The future looks bright! Meet local teens who excel in academics, athletics, the arts and more as they set a plan for the next big thing on their agendas.
54 | Fall Fashion
Now’s the time to get in step with designers Kate Young, Erin Walsh, and Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn. Here are the looks they’re loving for fall.
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DEPARTMENTS 10 | EDITOR’S LETTER 13 | STATUS REPORT Buzz: Date Night! Enjoy a night out in Fairfield, including live music at FTC, comedy shows, sunset views at the beach and late-night dinners PLUS: The rise of sour beer; the return of eggs to your diet; Jack Mitchell’s newest business book; fun new Wrangler
32 | FINANCE FIX 35 | PEOPLE & PLACES 63 | INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 64 | D ON’T MISS THIS Events around town
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It doesn’t matter if you’re going on a first date, if you’re young and in love or if you’re married with children, it’s important to spend quality time with that certain someone. Hopefully, you enjoy doing the same things, even if that means that you’re always up for trying something new. Or maybe you’re willing to go along with what will make your partner happy. A good date means both of you are having fun and feeling a connection. But what are you supposed to actually do together? We asked locals to share what they do and where they go when it’s time for romance. Not surprisingly, these plans work just as well for a group of friends as they do for a love match—the main thing is to enjoy what Fairfield has to offer: music, food, the arts, special events and, of course, sunsets. These suggestions should get you thinking about the upcoming weekend. But, in this issue, we also introduce you to locals who have big plans for the distant future. I’m referring to teenagers. We catch up with six local college-bound students who will reassure you that the future is in good hands. As they learn more about their innate abilities and refine their robust education, these teens share their thoughts about what 10
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motivates them and what they hope for in the future. They also open up about what they see as the unique challenges of coming of age these days. Even if your high school years are long behind you, you’ll enjoy hearing about how these young adults see the world. We held our photo shoot for the story, “What’s Next,” at the Sportsplex in downtown Fairfield. Admittedly, we liked the brick and exposed beams found throughout the location, but we also thought it was a great metaphor. After all, the Sportsplex is a collection of independent businesses, each with a specialty. Interested in barre, climbing, gymnastics, dance or some other activity? Hone a new skill, discover a hidden talent and have fun. (Sounds like a good place for a date, too.) The start of a new school year is a good time for all of us to set our intentions for how we want things to go and what we want to accomplish. Let’s make sure that means putting aside special moments with people we care about to enjoy living in Fairfield. See you around town!
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f changing up your romantic routine means selecting a new category on Netflix, now is a good time to enliven your dates. We asked Fairfielders for ideas of dates that can start within a twentyminute drive from Fairfield Town Hall—or the average length of time it takes for pizza delivery to arrive. These fun-loving locals helped us uncover, discover or revisit dozens of great date spots. —Carol Leonetti Dannhauser
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When Jess McManus needs to light a fire inside of her, she knows just where to go: Fairfield Theatre Company (FTC) and its Warehouse, home to some of the best music in the state. “I’ve been there hundreds of times. It’s a warm and friendly place. I’ve seen Trevor Hall, Dweezil Zappa, Ryan Montbleau…I am always surprised when I meet people and
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they tell me they’ve never been there. Seriously? What are you guys doing that you’ve never seen a show?” Jess attends by herself, takes her parents, goes with girlfriends— mostly, though, she heads out with her husband, Mitch. “Even if my husband and I were not getting along when we got there,” she says with a laugh, “we’ll have a drink or two and, before you know it, we’ll be dancing and I’ll say, ‘Hey, I like you!’”
It’s certainly not the only place around for good music and dancing. Fairfielders report packing a picnic, a cocktail, bug spray and dancing shoes for free date-night fun in Westport at the Levitt Pavilion’s summer concerts. But as that’s open only in season, music lovers can find other venues open all year long. In Bridgeport, the Bijou, the Klein and Acoustic Café are big music draws. And, closer to home, old-school beer and shooting pool at the laidback Horseshoe Café in Southport pairs with open mic night on Mondays. On Nerd Trivia Tuesdays, Guinness flights and DJ music draw dating Fairfielders to Grace O’Malley’s. New in town: The Ballroom DanceSport Center at Sportsplex, where, once the music starts, your troubles disappear with each cha cha cha. Plus, little stirs passion more than Latin dancing. Our favorite: the Friday night ballroom dance “Practice Party” for $10. No partner needed.
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TOTALLY TUBULAR Craving a nostalgic night out? Show off your best Running Man and Cabbage Patch dance moves at FTC’s ’80s Dance Party on Sept. 15. Bring back the bold colors, ripped jeans and fanny packs that will sure break the ice, and the dance floor, on any date. The event will take place at The Warehouse starting at 8 p.m.; $25.
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Long-time partners in the romance department understand that sometimes all it takes to get the kindling going is sharing a good laugh. As it happens, live comedy is all the rage in and around Fairfield right now. Comics breeze in and out of FTC and the Quick Center fairly regularly, but it’s the Fairfield Comedy Club, in the curtained-off lobby of the Circle Inn, that brings comics to town every weekend. Bring a cooler (it’s BYOB), recruit your friends, call Uber. Also, Stress Factory Comedy Club on State Street in Bridgeport recently opened down the street from Harlan Haus Beer Hall, a loud and hopping German-style beer hall in the old People’s Bank building. Making friends is easy at its community tables.
MUST-SEE SHOW: JESSICA KIRSON Comedian Jessica Kirson, who has appearanced on The View, NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Jay Leno, brings her largerthan-life routine to the Penfield Pavilion on Sept. 27. This 16+, BYOB event is brought to you by the Fairfield Comedy Club and sponsored by Fairfield Parks and Rec. Tickets, $25, at fairfieldcomedyclub.com.
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Nearly three years ago, Jaqueline and Richard Bush, who are originally from England, moved to Fairfield from Brooklyn. “I did a spreadsheet of every town from the Hudson and started researching, looking for a combination of good schools, commutable, affordable. But we needed that ‘magic’ thing,” Jaqueline says. “On the train on the way up people talked to me. On the main drag people talked to me. On the beach people talked to me. Everyone was so chatty and nice. Not one person ever said anything but, ‘You will love Fairfield.’ I said, ‘Well I need to get me some of that!’ We love it.” Jaq’s get-togethers with her husband, friends and family are as active as they are varied. They pack lunches together at the food bank, create something fun at Hands On Pottery, drop in to help at Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport, hike at the Audubon trail and, in the summer, picnic at Lake Mohegan. (“The food is good there now!” she reports of the seasonal fare.) Richard
NATURE TRAILS FOR FLORA-FANATICS Harwood Preserve: Discover wild blueberries (seasonal), ancient rock walls and wetlands along the wooden walkways. 700 Lancelot Rd. Sasqua Wildflower Preserve: Observe wildflowers in bloom. 360 Westway Rd., across from the historic Pequot Library. Old Hay Fields: This land is a reminder of the area’s farming roots, containing old hay fields, crabapple trees and more. Cedar Rd. and Morehouse Ln. FOR SPORT Aspetuck River Access: This small trail bordering Westport and Weston provides a great spot for recreational fishing along the Aspetuck River. 609 Westport Tpk. Putnam & Rudkin Preserve: Equestrians can ride along this flat, wooded preserve, once used by onion farmers to take crops back to the Southport Harbor. Find it off of Queens Grant Dr. Acorn Lane Upland Preserve: Runners and adventurous hikers can enjoy a scenic route in the heart of Fairfield. 500 Acorn Ln.
travels far and wide in his work selling advertising for a blockchain start-up, and sometimes they don’t get around to having dinner until midnight, Jaq says. Their favorite place to reconnect is Barcelona Wine Bar. “You can stay there until 1 or 2 in the morning and they’re quite happy to serve you dinner.” Their favorite place for a date is the beach. “It’s free and always there like a little secret place you have where you never get bored,” Jaq says. “If you’re having a date in the house, there’s always stuff to do. If you’re having a date in the restaurant, you have to behave in a certain way. On the beach, there’s no requirement to do or be anything. You can just sit and be still.” She remembers one special night at Sasco Beach when she and Richard and their two children stayed up late, hunting for shells. Fairfield Pizza delivered them a pizza. (“I was astonished that they did this!” Jaq says.) They watched the sun set over Southport on one side, and watched a full moon rise behind the trees on Sasco Hill on the other side.
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The Kirkpatricks say the beach buoys them. Some Sunday mornings they grab breakfast at the Firehouse Deli, then walk down to Penfield Beach “to just be in the moment with each other,” says Heather, a Key Largo native. Other times they rendezvous with friends and neighbors on their boats. This cozy beach and boating vibe seems the
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Vincent and Nicole Rusciano appreciate music and a fancy dinner like many of us do, but they don’t need one to make it a date. “Sometimes it’s nice to go the farmers’ market (in-season Sundays at the Gazebo), grab some things and go home to make dinner. Prepping together is very relaxing,” says Vincent, a former Manhattanite who owns a real estate holding company. The couple prefer to experience new things on
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strongest suggestion of all for our dating Fairfielders, whether it’s heading out to kayak together in the early morning or buying an egg and cheese at Jennings Beach and watching the fishermen cast their lines in the warmer months. Until the end of the season, suggestions run the gamut, from party-boat fishing with friends out of Captain’s Cove in Bridgeport, to cruising to Sheffield Island
their dates. Their favorites have included painting at Muse Paintbar in South Norwalk and ferry rides from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson. (The couple lobbied heavily to include wine-tasting at Jones Family Farms in Shelton as a favorite date spot, though that exceeded our twentyminute driving limit.) “I tell everyone that Fairfield is my favorite place around, with the energy of all the young people in the area, the restaurants, the ease of getting around,” Vincent says. While he and Nicole can easily
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in Norwalk with the kids, to packing a picnic with a mate aboard the Maritime Aquarium’s electric powered R/V Spirit of the Sound in Norwalk. People are out on the Sound rowing, boating, water skiing. It’s good quality time together,” Heather says, “time to be in the moment and to appreciate each other.” That, she believes, is at the heart of every good date.
name a dozen of their favorite restaurants in and around town, the pair did name one spot that no one else had: HomeGoods in Westport, where they regularly hunt for treasures together. Coming up on their list of potential experiences: Glassblowing together at Hot Spot Glass Studio, conquering the Panic Room adventure game in Norwalk, rock-climbing at Rock Climb Fairfield in the Sportsplex, navigating the Adventure Park and Zip Line at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport.
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ove over IPAs. Sour beers are making a mark. Popular at Rothbard Ale + Larder, the boutique European gastropub in Westport, and among aficionados like Renzo Kian-Kubota, artisan beer specialist at Harry’s Wine and Liquor Market in Fairfield, this old European alebrewing tradition is inspiring American brewers to expand on tradition. Two Roads in Stratford is opening a sour facility this fall, where they’ll experiment with open fermentation and barrel aging, sources of the complex flavors and aromas, and soft, sparkling textures found in sours. At their best, sours are the Champagne of beer. New to them? Buy a selection and throw a tasting party. If your palate runs too sweet, try Flemish Red Ale, with roasty malt flavors and cherry notes from aging in oak barrels. If you like tart, pick up Berliner Weiss. Hazy blonde, light bodied and fizzy, it is refreshing and tangy. A German Gose, with its spice and salinity, is an acquired taste. A Belgian Oude Gueuze (“oude” is your hint it’s unsweetened), hazy amber and lemonscented, is tart, earthy, with a tannic finish. —Elizabeth Keyser
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JOE’S PICKS FOR EUROPEAN SOURS
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1809 Berliner Weisse Dr. Fritz Briem, Germany
Farmhouse Ale Plan Bee Farm Brewery, Poughkeepsie, New York
Rodenbach Grand Cru Flemish Red Brouwerij Rodenbach, Belgium Abbaye de Saint Bon Chien, Brasserie des Franche Montagnes (BFM), Switzerland Belgian Gueuzeries Wild Beer Co., U.K. Sour'ir De Mortagne Picobrouwerij Alvinne, Belgium Leipziger Pineus Gose Bayerische Bahnhof, Germany
Poive Raz Springdale by Jack’s Abby Brewing, Framingham, Massachusetts Gin Barrel Saison Hermit Thrush Brewery, Brattleboro, Vermont Rosé is Bae Paradox Beer Co., Divide, Colorado Agrestic American Wild Ale Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, California
Elizabeth Keyser has written about beer, wine and spirits for newspapers, magazines and blogs. She has sat on the Yankee Brew News tasting panel and judged craft and European brew contests.
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A WORD ON SOURS A drinktionary for your next tasting
BERLINER WEISSE
“Champagne of the north”, light, fruity, mildly sour.
BOTTLE CONDITIONED
Traditional method of re-fermenting beer in the bottle, creating natural carbonation.
BRETTANOMYCES (“BRETT”)
Wild yeast produces complex floral to funky flavors; during barrel aging, it creates acetic acid, giving beer crisp acidity.
FLANDERS RED ALE
Brown ale fermented a second time in oak casks up to two years, creating lactic acid that adds sour flavor.
FRUIT LAMBIC
Whole, crushed or juiced fruit— traditionally cherries, raspberries, black currants or peaches— are added to the cask for secondary fermentation, then bottle conditioned.
GOSE
Pronounced “go-sah,” it is brewed with salt and coriander, and bottle conditioned.
GUEUZE
Pronounced “gooze,” this “Champagne of Belgium” is a sparkling lambic brewed without fruit that ferments in koolships, then ages in casks for a year. The aged lambic is mixed with a younger lambic, and bottle conditioned.
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Large, shallow, open vats expose the cooling wort to microorganisms, which inoculate it, creating complex flavors.
LAMBIC
Traditional Brussels sour wheat beer based on two-stages of wild fermentation, producing sweet malt and sour lactic blend, then fermented in old casks. Brewers mix aged and young lambics.
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ost wellness-minded adults know that testing cholesterol regularly and understanding the good (HDL) and bad (LDL) numbers is critical to living a heart-smart lifestyle. Yet cardiovascular health experts say myths persist about the best ways to keep those numbers in check. Two Fairfield County cardiologists give us some updates on the latest in cholesterol science. —Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick
HEART SMART: A healthy diet of fish, veggies, nuts and olive oil supports good cholesterol.
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The link between diet and cholesterol continues to expand, as newer research on genetic influences refutes some commonly held beliefs about foods once deemed verboten. Take eggs. Their bad reputation can be blamed on their whopping 185 milligrams of cholesterol per yolk. “But they are no longer the dietary demon we once thought they were,” says Dr. Sasanka Jayasuriya, a cardiologist affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, referring to research that suggests nutritionally dense eggs can increase good (HDL) cholesterol. “Like many things, I think they are okay if you eat them in moderation.” Dr. Steven Kunkes, a cardiologist affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, says many patients attempt to control their cholesterol by adopting restrictive eating plans such as
Paleo or Whole 30 diets. “Initially, they may have some encouraging success, but with all these things the question is, are they sustainable for a lifetime?” he says. Instead, he advocates eating a Mediterraneanstyle diet where fish, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and heart-healthy oils are plentiful. What to avoid? “Red meat, processed foods and simple sugars like those found in ice cream, because of the role they play in managing cholesterol, and in obesity and diabetes,” says Dr. Kunkes. But even beef burgers and ice cream are okay now and then if your diet is otherwise heart smart, he says.
FAMILY MATTERS “For a long time, we’ve focused on lifestyle factors when talking about cholesterol,” says Dr. Kunkes. “While that is a contributing factor, we are looking at the role heredity plays more and more.” Indeed, Dr. Kunkes says about onethird of people with high levels of bad cholesterol can probably attribute their numbers solely to lifestyle factors while the other two-thirds tend to have heredity-based disorders. Dr. Jayasuriya says many of her patients are shocked to discover their unhealthy cholesterol profiles even though they work out regularly and eat a balanced diet. “Patients think they are immune because they don’t fit the image of what they think someone with high cholesterol should look like or behave. The reality is this can impact anyone—even
the young—which is why it’s important to start testing your cholesterol as young as in your twenties.”
NEW TREATMENT For a long time, statins, a class of drugs that block the action of a liver enzyme responsible for producing cholesterol, have been the gold standard for treating patients with cholesterol levels that are out of control. “It’s been shown conclusively that the majority are great for preventing heart attacks, vascular disease and strokes,” says Dr. Kunkes. Yet, some patients complain the drugs cause muscle pain and other side effects that threaten compliance. “You would be surprised how many people stop taking their medication, but don’t tell their doctors,” says Dr. Jayasuriya, who urges patients to come clean if they are avoiding prescriptions. “These medications have been given to you for a real medical reason and the good news is we now have alternatives if you don’t like them.” This includes a new class of drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors, an injectable made of natural substances (unlike statins) that have been shown to have a powerhouse ability to lower LDL cholesterol levels. They are not a first-treatment option for patients, though. For one thing, Dr. Kunkes says the injectable meds are pricey. “They are terrific medications, but it’s difficult getting payment for them [from insurers].” As a result, statins remain a first best bet for most patients.
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ow many times have you walked into a store or a restaurant and nobody greets you? Nobody says thank you and nobody cares about you?” Jack Mitchell asks. “This is what the book is all about. How we care, and really hustle.” Selling the Hug Your Customers Way, released this past June, is the latest book from the chairman of the Mitchells family of stores. He’s a fixture at Mitchells in Westport, where you can catch him with his tailor’s measuring tape around his neck as he helps customers when he’s not giving motivational speeches around the country. Easy to laugh, Jack speaks often about caring and warmth. It’s no shocker that sales with a generous helping of soul is the topic of his third how-to tome. Where his previous best-selling books, Hug Your Customers and Hug Your People, focused on building relationships with customers and employees, respectively, his latest release homes in on his signature process of getting to know customers to boost sales. He breaks his technique down into five stages: making the connection, decoding the mission, show and share, allowing the buy and the kiss goodbye— with a sixth bonus stage for good measure, since he’s all about going the extra mile.
Sure, Jack is, first and foremost, a salesman since joining the family business in 1969, eleven years after his father, Ed, and mother, Norma, founded the first Ed Mitchells store in Westport. But what you don’t hear salespeople talk a lot about— perhaps because they’re too busy trying to strong-arm you into buying something—is creating a culture of caring. That’s the magic of the “hug” as Jack Mitchell puts it, which is any act that helps a customer realize that the salesperson actually cares about their needs and doesn’t just see them as a walking dollar sign. Even acts as small as helping customers bring bags to their cars or opening the store early so a customer can pick up his new suit before work creates an environment of trust and warmth. Which is not to say that Mitchell is solely in the business of handing out free hugs. Caring is good business, leading to repeat customers and long-lasting relationships— something he credits as essential to the brand’s success over the past sixty years. As for why more of Mitchells’ hugging culture is needed right now, all you have to do is switch on the news. “Beyond selling, the warmth and the joy and the value of getting to know people in a personalized way and doing special things for them is really what I think a lot of the country needs,” Jack says. “The world needs more huggers than they do haters.” He understands the power of doing good. —Nathan Tavares
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including a hearty (optional) Alpine stereo system. If all that fresh air gets too hot, the Wrangler has an amazing air-conditioning system. There are four models, starting with the Sport in the low 30s, going up to the serious off-roader, the Rubicon, in the 40s. But the basic Sport delivers this car’s raison d’être—the party-animal thrill of an elemental fun-bucket. According to our dealer, it’s selling to Wall Street types as well as recent college grads. The four-door model can comfortably accommodate two adults in the second row. An eight-speed automatic is standard, but tough campaigners hitting the beach will want the six-speed stick. Of course, if you want to be all Connecticut Sensible, then you’d opt for the hardtop model; taking off that top merely requires the removal of eight bolts and the assistance of a friend to remove the 60-pound lid. But then you are really free. — Chris Hodenfield
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tuition for two children. “He’s lost sight of putting money away,” Maffei says. “A lot of folks making a good living tend to be pretty comfortable with their money and don’t necessarily keep a close eye on the budget. No one really thinks, ‘I’m going to stop getting a paycheck someday.’ But it happens.” By age 65, the man’s retirement portfolio is projected to reach about $650,000. “Now, assume he saves 5 percent annually and gets an employer match. It could reach in excess of $2 million.” Most courses on personal finance advocate saving automatically, especially in employer retirement plans in which money is deducted before taxes. “You will barely notice a change in your paycheck,” he says, “and you will be taking advantage of free money from the employer match.” Before you develop a personal finance curriculum, assemble all of your statements that relate to money. What you understand goes in one pile. What you don’t, goes in another—then learn about it. Break it into pieces. “Try to do a bit each day, even if you don’t implement it the whole time,” Maffei says. “If you work with a financial institution and you have a financial adviser, that should be your best resource, rather than you trying to drive through the internet or the whole universe.” Financial literacy includes making the most of work opportunities and being prudent with spending, debt and taxes. “You tend to lose 2 percent of performance a year in a taxable account if you’re not managing efficiently for taxes,” Maffei says. Review tax planning, tax-efficient holdings and tax-loss harvesting. Next, share. “Get the family involved. If one spouse is the main income earner, and the other doesn’t have a clue, that can create problems.” If your mate were to divorce you, lose a job, or worse, would you know your balance sheet, asset level and location of your assets? Learn now. F
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TEENS TO WATCH
WHAT’S NEXT? With hard work, raw talent and clear vision, these Fairfield teens are building brilliant futures
JOHN (JACK) S. LLEWELLYN IV
MOLLY BAKER
NOREAGA DAVIS
MARIE FULDA
SAM STUART
MACKENZIE MARY LLEWELLYN
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Noreaga Davis NOTRE DAME FUTURE FOCUS
“In the future I would like to accomplish everything I said I would, like becoming a neurosurgeon, having a wonderful family and being an example for others by giving back to people in need.”
What does basketball mean to you? “The game of basketball means so much to me, and it has truly changed my life. It has given me confidence, it has given me people who will stay for a long time in my life and, most important, it has allowed me to carry on my career in college.” You’re also the captain of your team. What does that mean to you? “When you are captain all you have to do is be yourself, show your teammates that you care and, most important, lead by example on and off the court. After winning the State Championship, it was like a burden was lifted off my shoulders and I finally got over the hump because I’ve been there four years and lost three out of the four.” You’ve faced some tough times. How do you get through them? “I am still positive through all the bad times because I understand that everything happens for a reason and I simply believed in myself. The way I have risen above the challenges of life is simply due to faith and hope in the man up above. Everything that I have been through has made me the person that I am today. It will have an impact on the final outcome, the person I am going to be, because my story is still being written.” Do you find time to volunteer? “Of course! I volunteered at a summer camp in my neighborhood and also help out with a travel basketball team. My experiences with the kids help change the way I do certain things, because where I am from, the kids coming up are our future and they need someone to look up to and say it can be
done. Not only that, but I do volunteer work with my school. For example, we helped an organization by folding clothes, blankets and such for people in need. That experience taught me that you don’t help others looking for an award, you help out of the kindness of your heart.” Is there someone in your life that you look up to as a role model? “My role model is my wonderful aunt, who I call Mom because she has worked so hard to give me the world. She literally took on the role of both parents and is a huge part of my success.” What are your plans for college? “I plan on attending the University of Saint Joseph.” Is there a challenge that is particular to today’s generation of teens? “The biggest dilemma most teens face is trying to fit in, and it isn’t their fault. The way society is built, it is the only thing they know. Society makes it look like it is bad to be different, but I say to all the teens: Be yourself—that is the best way to be. At the end of the day, along with others’ wellbeing, yours also matters.” Favorite class: Religion or Spanish. “I can’t choose one. I liked English, too.” Guilty pleasure: Music. “My guilty pleasure would probably be my love for R&B music.” Dream destination: Europe. “Honestly, I would probably go somewhere in Europe because there is a lot of history over there.” Recent read: The Pact by Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt Last TV show: Riverdale
Marie Fulda FAIRFIELD WARDE What have you learned from theater and music? “The people you find in music and theater are so kind, quirky and unafraid to be themselves. Growing up around people like this has caused me to evolve into the person I am and become unapologetically my own unique person.” What inspired your Girl Scouts Take Action? “I was pondering the fact that schools only a few miles from my own had shockingly fewer musical activities than mine. This bothered me for two reasons: These activities have been the most impactful and enjoyable parts of my high school experience, and I also knew that music helps students perform better academically. So, I decided to do something about this issue. I approached the director of Horizons at Sacred Heart, a summerenrichment program for underserved youth, to help in the music department, and I became the assistant musical director. The kids at Horizons were so excited to learn about and perform music. They even got to go to a recording studio and record a song they wrote.” How did you get involved with the Cardinal Shehan Center? “I wanted to extend this experience further and work with kids during the school year, so I reached out to the Cardinal Shehan Center, which offers after-school enrichment programs for underserved kids. I proposed the establishment of a choir and they were super excited about it. I wrote lesson plans with the help
of my past and present choir directors, Mrs. Verney-Fink and Mrs. Maravich. I also recruited high school music friends to help teach classes. It was fantastic! We played games and did exercises to help the kids learn about notes, rhythms, pitch accuracy and more. They even wrote a song and got to perform it.” Why are you interested in studying neurology, psychology and education? “I think it would be fascinating to study why people do what they do. For example, sometimes people work against their own best interests, and I’d love to learn how to help people counteract this inclination. Additionally, I think that combining my interests of psychology and education will help me to further my goal of contributing to help close the achievement gap in the future, possibly as a career.” Role model: Jen Sincero, author of You Are a Badass. “She talks about why people sometimes self-sabotage and avoid going after what they want. She provides step-by-step examples of how not to do that. I also love her humor.” Today’s teen dilemma: Community impact. “Everyone has had the experience of having a great idea but not knowing how to make it go anywhere. I look back sometimes and wonder why I never just went for it! I think it was because I didn’t know where to start. I’ve learned that having a mentor can make all the difference.”
FUTURE PLANS
“I am so excited to be attending the College of William and Mary this fall, and I plan on being a part of the Pineapple Kids program, which provides underserved youth with mentors and tutors.”
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Molly Baker FAIRFIELD LUDLOWE You’ve volunteered in the U.S. and Nicaragua, Ecuador and Guatemala. What did you learn? “My experience with the organization Builders Beyond Borders has changed my life completely. I have become a better leader and more compassionate person. I have been able to be a part of many of the leadership programs, which has helped me to become well spoken. I also have had eye-opening experiences in these countries of what real poverty is, but also true happiness. The people I have met are welcoming, loving and never fail to make you laugh. It is amazing to make a true impact on a person’s life.” What interests you about politics? “I have always been around politics. My dad was always interested in it and the news was always on. As I got older, I became more aware of the issues that were going on. I always tell the story of when I was watching Glee with my dad in fifth grade and he had to explain to me why the kids didn’t accept Kurt. I knew then that it wasn’t OK to watch this happen. I kept following issues and growing stronger and stronger opinions until freshman year, when I officially joined the Fairfield Young Democrats Club.” What have you learned about leadership from serving as the club’s president and serving on the founding board of the Eastern Fairfield County Young Democrats? “It is hard to lead these groups because in politics everyone has a different issue or way of getting
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involved. For example, a lot of what we can do is very local, yet many kids are interested in advocacy for federal issues. The most important thing is to give young people the connections to one another and adults to have a platform for their passions.” Would you change a current policy? “One policy to make a stronger democracy would be to make it easier to vote. Everyone deserves their voice to be heard.” Role model: My mom. “She does a lot for the people around her and never expects anything in return. She is a strong woman who goes to work every day in a male-dominated field while my dad stays home. It’s just badass and has allowed me to grow up in an environment where gender roles aren’t black and white.” Today’s teens dilemma: Pressure. “The pressure that is put on kids by parents, educators and peers to be perfect, especially in Fairfield, is causing issues that adults don’t even understand. The overwhelming expectation to go to the perfect school and get good grades isn’t healthy. Stress is increasing more and more, and its leading to things that are even worse, like mental-wellness issues and substance use.” Guilty pleasure: None. “I am not guilty about what makes me happy. I proudly love to indulge in Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Klondike bars.” Recent read: Make Trouble by Cecile Richards
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Sam Stuart
GREENS FARMS ACADEMY You’ve excelled in wrestling and baseball. What does it take to be an outstanding athlete and leader? “Being an outstanding athlete and leader boils down to commitment and patience. You cannot be truly great at anything if you don’t commit yourself to practicing and working hard. Just showing up demonstrates commitment, and your coaches and peers will notice and value that. Patience is also key because greatness does not come overnight. My wrestling coach told our team years ago an anecdote about a stonecutter who hammered at a rock ninety-nine times without a crack forming. On the hundredth time, however, the rock split in two. The stonecutter knew that it was each of the 100 total hits that caused the stone to break. Sports have really impacted my life in positive ways. They’ve taught me about grit, teamwork and humility.” What draws you to global studies? “A few years ago I became fascinated with the world and its different cultures, people, governments and landmarks. When I found out that all I needed to graduate with a concentration in Global Studies was to take the class Global Thesis, I jumped on the opportunity. I spent the year studying education on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and how one of the schools on the reservation, Red Cloud Indian School, acts as a network within the reservation, not just a school, to better the circumstances of Pine Ridge. I presented my research in GFA’s World Perspectives Symposium along with my classmates
and turned in my twentyfive-page thesis paper at the end of the year.” You’ve volunteered on the reservation for the past four years. Why? “I go out to South Dakota with the Youth Group run through Southport Congregational Church to run a summer camp for Native kids in and around the Red Shirt Table area of the reservation. As soon as you get to the reservation, you notice it’s extremely different from Fairfield County. We get to work and play with some of the cutest kids I have ever met, and they have so much potential to do great things. Their current situation, however, makes it difficult. The work has taught me to appreciate cultures different than mine and to appreciate the privilege I was born with.” Why did you attend the School of the New York Times and Brandeis University’s mock trial boot camp? “Programs like those are not really ‘work.’ I enjoy meeting new people and learning about something new. Also, the people running the programs know that we are all on summer break, so they make sure that we have at least a little bit of fun. The School of the New York Times especially had a big impact on me because it showed me the excitement of being a journalist in New York City, something I want to pursue professionally.” Role model: Yes Theory. “They inspire me to get out of my comfort zone.” Today’s teen dilemma: Snapchat streaks and Instagram likes. “We miss out on genuine social interactions that make life great.”
FUTURE FOCUS
“The number one thing on my bucket list is to visit every country for at least twenty-four hours.”
Mackenzie Mary Llewellyn LAURALTON HALL Why did you start sewing? “My grandmother first sparked my love for sewing when she taught me, at the age of eight, how to quilt. After producing approximately twenty quilts, I decided to branch out by designing and sewing my own clothes. I absolutely fell in love with designing garments and drafting patterns. I took on the ultimate feat junior year when I made my prom dress.” What are the highlights of your academic successes? “I have spent two summers taking advanced biology courses and labs through Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and have completed a Human Anatomy and Physiology course at Fairfield University. I love learning and teaching others what I have learned. Through Chinmaya Saraswati Fairfield Enrichment Club, I have volunteered approximately 180 hours to teaching chemistry and science to elementary and middle school students every Sunday, preparing them for national science competitions, like You Be The Chemist (YBTC).”
FUTURE FOCUS
“I’m headed to Washington University in St. Louis. My goal is to be an entrepreneur, designing and launching my own signature bridal wear.”
Why do you love quilting? “It starts with the inception of an idea and ends with the completed masterpiece. The thrill is planning out the project—laying out the design, selecting the texture and colors of the fabrics, orchestrating the placement of the fabrics and then integrating the fabrics together to create one piece of artwork. With each quilt, I learn a new strategy or technique that can be applied to
the construction of my next project.” As a freshman, you started the Starfish Club. What is that? “Our club supports Starfish International, an all-girls school in The Gambia. We collected computers and electronics to facilitate Skype sessions between the schools and to provide them with online access to academic-learning sites. For other campaigns, we collected school and smallbusiness supplies, providing them with the tools for an education and financial independence.” Do you have a mentor? “I admire my grandmother. Her complex and breathtaking quilts inspired me to hone my sewing skills so I could one day be as good at quilting. I also admire Ruthe Ploskunyak, who I met when I was in sixth grade. Despite her apprehension, Ruthe invited me for a ‘trial’ sewing lesson. Once she realized I was serious and passionate about sewing, our friendship took off. We meet frequently to quilt or take on new sewing projects. Her dedication and talent inspire me to take on new challenges and to explore my artistic flair for sewing.” Favorite class: Latin. “My teacher, Dr. Clem, was dedicated to creating a productive and interesting learning environment for his students.” Dream destination: Milan. “It’s where many of the major Italian fashion brands are headquartered.” Recent read: Beloved by Toni Morrison
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John (Jack) S. Llewellyn IV FAIRFIELD PREP Was high school what you expected it to be? “Fairfield Prep is much more than an academic institution. It has acted as my home for the past four years and the student body as my family, transforming me into a young man of both academics and faith. My involvement in the school’s community has also played a major role in sculpting my character and passions. Upon entering Prep, I was overwhelmed by the sense of acceptance and support from both students and teachers. This compassion inspired me to step outside my comfort zone and immerse myself in clubs and sports. I realized that differences should not be feared, but celebrated.” You were captain of the Robotics Team since sophomore year. What hooked you? “My passion for technology and engineering led to my involvement. I led our team to two FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) state competitions and state semi-finals. I have met lifelong friends as well as discovered a joy for robotics, which I shared with elementary students as a tutor for the Cardinal Shehan Center and the McGivney Community Center. Also, my passion for learning has inspired me to enroll in mathematics and engineering courses through Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and a computer science course at Fairfield University. I have always been inquisitive about how things work, and I’m relentless until I figure out the answer. Even today, I enjoy solving a difficult
multistep math problem or learning all the tricks and shortcuts of AutoCAD.”
FUTURE PLANS
“I plan to attend the University of Notre Dame and major in pre-med and business. My long-term goal is to enter the field of robotic surgery.”
Do you have a mentor? “I admire my parents. They taught me to recognize my individuality and strengths and to be the master of my own knowledge and ambitions. They instilled in me, and my sisters, the importance and value of an education and taught us to use our talents and gifts to improve circumstances for the betterment of school and community.” How are you involved with the Chinmaya Saraswati Fairfield Enrichment Club? “When I was in fourth grade, I joined the math and science club and participated in the club through eighth grade. As a former club member, I realized the importance of helping other enthusiastic young learners accelerate in STEM and unearth the same passion that I discovered at their age. Consequently, I became a student teacher of the club in high school and volunteered over 500 hours, preparing elementary and middle school students for nationally acclaimed math and science competitions, and I have loved it! Whether reviewing practice sheets or conducting hands-on experiments, I strived to challenge and excite my students.” Favorite class: Latin. “Mrs. Mumma made learning fun.” Heading to college this fall: “I’ll miss my twin, Mackenzie Mary.”
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ERIN WALSH
Q&A HOW HAS STYLING CHANGED SINCE YOU STARTED?
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Social media means so much these days. And when I started, people were pretty tied to the magazines they worked with. Freelance styling wasn't such a huge thing, especially in terms of red carpet. It's kind of all different. You just have to keep rolling with it. You have to evolve and grow with the industry if you don’t want to be left behind.
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
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Working with people who surprise and challenge me is pretty great. WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING?
It is hard to find enough time in the day most days.
WHAT'S THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOUR JOB?
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nlike most of her colleagues, Erin Walsh did not grow up dreaming of a career in couture. Instead, she armed herself with a BFA in theater from NYU but changed her plans soon after graduation. A temping job at Condé Nast led to a coveted position alongside Phyllis Posnick at Vogue, and from there, fashion became her new focus. Today, she’s known for her ability to use that editor’s eye to translate looks for style-savvy stars (see: Kerry Washington, who redefined maternity style with awardsseason looks that included crop tops and cutouts). Walsh has attracted clients like Washington who are unafraid to take risks and embrace her aesthetic; one that is both cool and elegant, strong and whimsical. With her guidance, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristen Wiig, Thandie Newton and Maggie Gyllenhaal tackle fashion with confidence. Walsh may have shied from the pressures of an actor’s life in the spotlight, but she is not afraid to let her leading ladies shine.
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That it’s all glamorous and exciting. It is a lot of work, especially in terms of logistics and production.
WHAT'S THE BIGGEST DISASTER THAT’S EVER HAPPENED TO ONE OF YOUR CLIENTS?
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I have had all the trunks for a shoot not make it in time, and I made a shoot out of cutting apart the tank tops and slips in my kit. That was interesting.
WHAT'S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR YOU?
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Snuggle kids in morning,
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coffee, email review, market planning for shoots and clients, try to squeeze in a workout somewhere, kids, kids, maybe a cocktail somewhere, make dinner. Something like that. Sleep at some point.
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WHEN DID YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'D MADE IT?
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Still hoping...
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE RED CARPET MOMENT?
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Kerry Washington in Giles pony dress to Django Unchained premiere. Done. Walsh plays hand model with a fistful of Fred Leighton rings.
WHICH TRENDS ARE YOU LOVING FROM FALL ’18?
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I love pastel plaids à la Balenciaga, oversized Native American looking prints à la Sacai, and 70s Western vibes from Chloé that feel so effortless and cool.
KERRY WASHINGTON BY FERDAUS SHAMIM/WIREIMAGE; INSTAGRAM COURTESY OF ERIN WALSH
WHICH TRENDS WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE GO AWAY?
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Neon Impromptu elevator photo shoot with client Thandie Newton in Erdem
WHAT’S YOUR FOOLPROOF DAYTIME UNIFORM?
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High waisted jeans and a striped top.
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS RIGHT NOW?
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Monse, The Row, Gucci, Khaite, Céline, Chloé
WHO ARE YOUR STYLE ICONS?
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SJP and Lauren Hutton, mixed with Jane Birkin and Jackie O. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR TRADEMARK LOOK?
Kerry Washington in Giles at the Django Unchained premiere
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70s with a twist; classic with a little quirk HOW DO YOU STAY ON TOP OF THE LATEST IN FASHION?
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By living in NYC, we are in the thick of it! So we live in it.
WHAT’S YOUR BEST STYLIST TRICK OR ADVICE YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE GOING TO A BIG EVENT?
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Are you comfortable? That’s usually when you look your best.
Sarah Jessica Parker attends a fitting for her Met Gala ensemble by Dolce & Gabbana.
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ROB ZANGARDI & MARIEL HAENN
Q&A HOW DID YOU GET INTO STYLING?
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I grew up in Ohio, where I got a degree in retail merchandising. I visited my brother in New York and met a wardrobe stylist at MTV. I worked on a job with MTV for a few weeks and then got hired full time.
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I went to school for design and met a music producer who introduced me to the wardrobe stylist on set. I was working the shoot as a seamstress but started making my own connections and got into styling. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
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Traveling. We can see and experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with our clients, like when Shakira performed at the World Cup or Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO WORK AS A TEAM?
hen it comes to dressing larger-than-life celebrities, two stylists are better than one. And for Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, working together as a team—a rare thing in the styling world—has proven to be the secret to their success. Just ask Jennifer Lopez or Gwen Stefani—two artists who dominate multiple industries, maintain personal global brands and, with Zangardi and Haenn’s direction, continue making waves with unforgettable fashion moments. For clients like these, the duo has to look beyond the step and repeat to concert tours packed with costume changes and heavily choreographed performances. Their backgrounds prepared them well for these music megastars—Zangardi at MTV, Haenn on hip-hop video sets—but they also style actors looking for that mix of Hollywood glamour and rock ‘n’ roll (Charlize Theron, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, Lily Collins). Each new client presents an opportunity for the pair to create next-level ensembles, whether they perform on the stage or screen. 58
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We met at MTV and bonded over jewelry. Mariel was working with Rihanna, and she asked for my help since I lived in L.A. and knew the city. The first job we worked on together was the “Umbrella” music video, and we just clicked. We come from different backgrounds but have very similar tastes. WHAT’S THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOUR JOB?
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how hard the job actually is. It’s not always glamorous and it really relies on our relationships with designers and lugging trunks and rolling racks around the world. Styling involves missed meals, running around, driving, lots of coffee, and sleepless nights.
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WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER?
RZ
There are really nothing but positives in working together. We can be in two places at once. Our clients get both a male and female perspective on wardrobe.
Jennifer Lopez matches her straw to her pink Gucci dress.
WHEN DID YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’D MADE IT?
JENNIFER LOPEZ BY STEVE GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE; INSTAGRAM COURTESY OF ROB ZANGARDI & MARIEL HAENN
RZ
We still have goals we want to achieve, but the first time we felt acknowledged and honored was when we were on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter with Jennifer Lopez. It was a very special moment, especially considering the time she took out of her schedule to shoot the cover with us.
A rainbow collection of sky high heels
WHICH TRENDS ARE YOU LOVING FROM FALL ’18?
MH
We love the whole utilitarian vibes with the canvas straps and super-functional pockets. FOOLPROOF DAYTIME UNIFORM?
RZ
Some kind of vintage jean, a jacket, and sneakers or boots depending on the time of year
FAVORITE DESIGNERS RIGHT NOW?
MH
Virgil Abloh, Johanna Ortiz, Vera Wang
Jennifer Lopez in Giambattista Valli at the 2016 Golden Globes STYLE ICONS?
MH Bardot
Kate Moss, Brigitte
TRADEMARK LOOK?
MH
Overall sexy, cool and effortless
HOW DO YOU STAY ON TOP OF THE LATEST IN FASHION?
MH
Attending and watching runway shows as soon as they walk WHAT’S YOUR BEST STYLIST TRICK OR ADVICE YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE GOING TO A BIG EVENT?
MH
Take pictures of yourself from
every angle to make sure everything looks good. Tailoring is key. Also, make sure you feel as comfortable as your look will let you be. Throwing shade with Hailee Steinfeld in Privé Revaux sunglasses
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KATE YOUNG
Q&A HOW DID YOU GET INTO STYLING?
KY
I worked at Vogue for years and was regularly styling the “People Are Talking About” page, which is about new actresses. I worked with a lot of those actresses when I left to freelance. HOW HAS STYLING CHANGED SINCE YOU STARTED?
KY
People know what it is now. When I started doing it, I had to explain to anyone outside of the industry what the job entailed. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
KY
The clothes are the best part!
WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING?
KY
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WHAT’S THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOUR JOB?
KY
industry icon n amassing a roster of devoted celebrity clients, Kate Young has become famous herself. Known for her signature platinum locks and penchant for edgy-but-girly looks, she earned her place at the top with best-dressed moments from Margot Robbie, Sienna Miller, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Selena Gomez, Dakota Johnson and Rachel Weisz, to name a few. Young’s story started where many fashion careers begin, at Vogue magazine, working first as Anna Wintour’s assistant and eventually as an editor. From there, she used her relationships to build a career working directly with the stars that graced her editorial pages. Her continued presence as a major player in the fashion world—she consults for labels and runway shows and has had her own design collaborations—ensures unrivaled access to the latest collections while cementing her status as one of the most sought-after stylists. FAIRFIELDLIVINGMAG.COM
That it’s glamorous.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR TRADEMARK LOOK?
KY
For myself, edgy classic For my clients, they look like themselves. WHAT’S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR YOU?
KY
After getting the kids (two young boys) to school, I usually try to exercise and then go to the office to edit racks or request looks and prepare for a fitting or a shoot. I do lots of showroom appointments,
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The most challenging is all of the travel and organization.
insta glam
because I really am much better when I see things in person. WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE RED CARPET MOMENT?
KY
Behind the scenes with @kateyoung
It’s always the latest. I’m a fashion person and I want to see new, new, new. WHAT’S ONE PIECE FROM FALL ’18 THAT YOU’RE BUYING?
KY
I’m obsessed with a pair of Givenchy boots that are sort of 70s and sexy.
WHICH TRENDS WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE GO AWAY?
KY
Margot Robbie’s Chanel Haute Couture gown for the 2018 Oscars took over 600 hours to create
Transparent panels in workout pants WHAT’S YOUR FOOLPROOF DAYTIME UNIFORM?
KY
Black jeans, button down shirt, Louis Vuitton boots
MARGOT ROBBIE BY VALERIE MACON/AFP/GETTY IMAGES; INSTAGRAM COURTESY OF KATE YOUNG
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS RIGHT NOW?
KY
Jacquemus, Brock Collection, Chloé, The Row, Louis Vuitton
Stacked rings from Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co.
WHO ARE YOUR STYLE ICONS?
KY
I have too many to name. I wrote a book [Dressing for the Dark] about fashion and cinema because I’m really influenced by movies.
WHAT’S YOUR BEST STYLIST TRICK OR ADVICE YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE GOING TO A BIG EVENT?
KY
You must have good undergarments. They make all the difference in the world. F
Margot Robbie in Tom Ford at the 2016 Oscars
Young wears one of the crowns pulled for this year’s ‘Heavenly Bodies’themed Met Gala
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25th Annual Benefit
Golf Outing Monday, September 17, 2018
The Country Club of Fairfield
Embracing Love, Life and Home www.clasphomes.org
Band Together Presents
Arena Rock OCT 19, 2018 • FTC Stage One for our Friends at CLASP Special thanks to Moffly Media for their exclusive magazine sponsorship.
To purchase tickets: www.fairfieldtheatre.org
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Tickets : www.habitatcfc.org/golfouting2018
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AUTOMOTIVE Jaguar Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4
BUSINESS & FINANCE Cummings & Lockwood LLC . . . . . . 6
EDUCATION & CHILDREN Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fairfield Country Day School . . . . . 48 Fairfield Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Greens Farms Academy . . . . . . . 47 Independent Schools Open Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 St. Luke's School . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Winston Preparatory School . . . . . 52
ENTERTAINMENT Fairfield Univeristy Quick Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Fairfield Univeristy Quick Center for the Arts/Movement Art Is (MAI) World Premiere . . . . . . . 39 Star 99.9/The Anna & Raven Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Westport Country Playhouse/ Man of La Mancha . . . . . . . . . 17
EVENTS 7th Annual Stamford Health Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2018 Near & Far Aid Golf Classic . . 34 A-list Awards 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . 33 American Cancer Society Comedy Against Cancer . . . . . . 39 Best of the Gold Coast Online Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Best of the Gold Coast Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Black Rock Yacht Club Presents the 1st Annual Taste, Sip & Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Breast Cancer Alliance/ Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Breast Cancer Alliance/ Go For Pink! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Carver's 5th Annual Golf Classic . . 41 CLASP Band Together Presents Arena Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Experience Greenwich Week to Benefit Think Greenwich . . . . . 52 Habitat for Humanity /25th Annual Benefit Golf Outing . . . . 62 Light a Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 NYCWFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 People's United Bank Presents Speaking of Women . . . . . . . . 62 Walk to End Alzheimer's . . . . . . . 25 William Raveis Ride + Walk . . . . . . 25
WEEKDAYS 5:30-10AM
FASHION Mitchells . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 2, 1
FOOD, CATERING & LODGING Flipside Burgers & Bar . . . . . . . . . 6 The Sinclair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HEALTH & BEAUTY Hospital for Special Surgery . . . . . 11 Memorial Sloan Kettering Physicians at Norwalk Hospital . . 3 OrthoConnecticut/Coastal Orthopedics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Western Connecticut Health Network . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Yale New Haven Health/ Northeast Medical Group . . . . . . 7 Yale New Haven Health/ Yale New Haven Childrens Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 3
COUPLES COURT 7:40AM
JEWELRY Henry C. Reid & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NONPROFIT The Elephant Sanctuary . . . . . . . . 8
MISCELLANEOUS Westy Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 FAIRFIELD LIVING
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Paul Amoruso and Jean Bernstein at Near & Far Aid’s Golf Classic
Mon. 24 GOLF
Good Game Monday, September 24
Attention Fairfielders! Fairfield County Bank will once again sponsor the annual Near & Far Aid Golf Classic event at the Country Club of Fairfield. The event includes a lunch, followed by a cocktail hour, for all players. Sponsorships can be purchased in advance on the nonprofit’s website, nearandfaraid.org.
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PERFORMANCE ART
The Quick Center for the Arts has joined with resident artist Pilobolus Dance once again for UP!: Umbrella Project. This free, interactive performance piece is sure to be a colorful spectacle. Visit quickcenter.fairfield.edu.
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Sat. 8 GALA
Fairfield’s own Bigelow Tea Company will be this year’s Leadership Award recipients at the Westport Country Playhouse Gala; westportplayhouse.org.
Mon. 17 GOLF
Take a swing at the Maritime Golf Classic.
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Spend a day on the green to support funding for Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium education and outreach programs. More information at maritimeaquarium.org.
Mon. 17 GOLF
Habitat CFC will hold its 25th Annual Benefit Golf Outing at The Country Club of Fairfield. Grab lunch at 11 a.m.,
Golf season isn’t over yet. Be on par this fall with your go-to golf events, like Shatterproof’s Annual Golf Tournament, which takes place at Rolling Hills Country Club. The tourney, which benefits addiction relief in the community, will also include a cocktail reception, dinner, and auction. Visit shatterproof.org to learn how to register and more.
Thurs. 20 ACTIVISM
The Fairfield University Art Museum will be hosting a talk against gun violence, moderated by CT Rep. Jim Himes. The event will take place at Fairfield University in conjunction with the #UNLOAD: Guns in the Hands of Artists exhibit. To register, visit fairfield. edu.
Thurs. 27 LECTURE
Legendary actress Jane Fonda will speak at The Quick Center for the Arts season kickoff. The event will be sponsored by the Artisan at Delamar Southport and guests will be greeted with a private dinner reception. For tickets, go online to quickcenter .fairfield.edu.
Thurs. 27 HEALTH
Think pink at the 3rd Annual Norma Pfriem Pink Pledge Kickoff. The event, which will take place at the Sherman Green Gazebo on the Post Road, aims to raise money for lifesaving programs and treatments for women with breast cancer. For more details, visit pinkpledge.org.
Sun. 30 SONG
The Quick Center for the Arts welcomes Pastor Brady Blade Sr. and the Zion Baptist Chruch Choir in Hallelujah Train, an uplifting concert, service and brunch. For tickets, go online to quickcenter .fairfield.edu.
Sun. 30
ROAD RACE
The 30th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge returns to Southport. Take in scenic views as you run to support organizations and communities in Fairfield County during this year’s event. For details and list of sponsors, visit Bigelow’s website at bigelowtea.com.
OCT.
Tues.-Mon. 9–15 DINING OUT
Thirty-six restaurants all across Fairfield will be participating in Restaurant Week. Enjoy special fixedprice lunch and dinner menus at your favorite
spots all over town. Reservations are highly recommended. Visit connecticutrestaurant week.com to dig into the list of participating restaurants.
Thurs. 11 LECTURE
Sacred Heart University will host Good Morning America anchor Amy Robach in her lecture, “My Breast Cancer Journey,” at the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts. She will speak candidly how her own cancer diagnosis has affected her life and career. General admission is $15; $5 for SHU staff; $2 for students. For more information, visit edgertoncenter.org.
Sat. 20 WINE
Refresh the usual Halloween-themed festivities with the Fairfield Uncorked Wine Festival at The Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company. Chow down on food-truck fare while tasting unlimited samples of delicious wines and other treats from selected sponsors. More details at fairfieldtheatre.org.
Sat. 20 COMEDY
Drive to The Klein in Bridgeport to experience “the Italian Hurricane.” Vic Dibetto, and his wild and frantic comedy style. It’s sure to make you laugh up a storm. Tickets start at $32, with meet-and-greet tickets starting at $52; theklein. org. F
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then head on over to the green for a noon start time. The tournament will directly benefit struggling home owners in Fairfield County. Visit habitatcfc.org for more details.
Top ranked children’s hospital. Just a hop, skip and jump away. U.S. News & World Report ranked Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital among the best in the country in nine out of ten specialties. We take tremendous pride in that recognition and in our doctors, nurses and staff who are dedicated to caring for the unique needs of children and their families. With pediatric specialty centers located in Greenwich, Norwalk, Trumbull, New Haven and Old Saybrook, you have access to top ranked specialties nearby. ynhch.org